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Not remembering the little things is a normal part of aging. What isn't
normal is when forgetting becomes an everyday occurrence or when losing
things turns into unintentional neglect. This is when the need to seek
dementia and Alzheimer's care becomes crucial. Talk to your health care
provider about dementia and Alzheimer's care if your loved one shows repeated
instances of these signs of memory loss.

Watching your parent decline from worsening dementia is heartbreaking.
Alzheimer’s is one of about fifty varieties of dementia, and depending
upon the type of dementia and the area of damage in the brain, you will
see a variety of symptoms and changes.

No one should have to wait for health care. For our senior loved ones,
waiting for Ontario health services can mean the difference between full
recovery or not. There is good news, though, for Ontarians.

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Ontario will inspect health-care facilities during a province-wide blitz
this fall checking for hazards that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs). “Health-care workers take care of our loved ones and we
all have a role in helping prevent MSDs at work. These blitzes are a key
part of ensuring every worker in Ontario’s health care sector return
home each day, safe and sound, said Yasir Naqvi, minister of labour.

CMA poll finds golden years filled with anxiety

Home and community care should be a priority in seniors' health care, given
the "real" and "well-founded" anxiety Canadians have
facing their golden years, a poll for the Canadian Medical Association
suggests. Ipsos Reid conducted the annual poll as part of the medical
group's national report card on health issues, with a focus on the retirement
years. The medical association's annual convention is underway in Calgary
and runs through Wednesday.

Cancer care continues to improve for London area patients, thanks to targeted
initiatives being led by the South West Local Health Integration Network
(LHIN) focused on reducing non-urgent cancer surgery wait times. As of
July, 95 per cent of non-urgent cancer surgeries are being performed within
provincial access targets at London Health Sciences Centre. Non-urgent
cancer surgery wait times at London Health Sciences Centre have decreased
by 34 days since the fall of 2009, improving from a 109 day wait to 75
days today.